Mercedes-Benz GLC Recall R/2017/315: Front And Side Plastic Covers Of The Panoramic Sunroof May Not Be Bonded To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLC vehicles. The bonding retaining front and side plastic covers on the sunroof may not meet specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check trims and where necessary re-bond trims. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding retaining front and side plastic covers on the sunroof may not meet specification. As a result these could detach whilst the vehicle is in motion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AND SIDE PLASTIC COVERS OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The bonding retaining front and side plastic covers on the sunroof may not meet specification. As a result these could detach whilst the vehicle is in motion. Remedy: On affected vehicles check trims and where necessary re-bond trims.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front and side plastic covers of the panoramic sunroof may not be bonded to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check trims and where necessary re-bond trims.
Are You Affected?
GLC may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 10 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC or the DVSA reference R/2017/315. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2017/301 on 21 Nov 2017, for axle mounting may break. The one launched after it was R/2017/322 on 11 Dec 2017, for electronic stability program (ESP) may malfunction. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/315, launched 27 November 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.